John Foruria
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PositionDefensive back
BornNovember 26, 1944
Emmett, Idaho, U.S.
Emmett, Idaho, U.S.
DiedMay 3, 2017 (aged 72)
Emmett, Idaho, U.S.
Emmett, Idaho, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Position | Defensive back | ||||
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| Born | November 26, 1944 Emmett, Idaho, U.S. | ||||
| Died | May 3, 2017 (aged 72) Emmett, Idaho, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Emmett (ID) | ||||
| College | Idaho (1963-1966) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1967: 8th round, 192nd overall pick | ||||
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John Foruria (November 26, 1944 – May 3, 2017) was an American professional football defensive back. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1967 to 1968,[1][2] and college football at the University of Idaho as a quarterback.
Later a fruit broker for decades in his hometown of Emmett, Idaho, Foruria died there in 2017 at age 72.[3]